CAROL ANN DUFFY'S APPOINTMENT AS POET LAUREATE

Early day motion 1433, tabled 6 May 2009 by John Leech (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 39 members.

That this House congratulates Carol Ann Duffy on being appointed Poet Laureate; notes that she is the first woman to hold the position; celebrates her contribution to the British literary landscape as well as that of Manchester; notes also her involvement in local events such as the Chorlton Arts Festival; and wishes her every success in the coming years.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 13, Conservative 4, Scottish National Party 1.